# SDR CA020503005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 11, 2002
- Submitted: May 31, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech C 23
- Registry model: [Beech C 23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c-23) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,546 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4K
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: LW13820
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020503005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A 50 HOUR INSPECTION, AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE CRANKCASE HOUSING. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK ON THE FORWARD LEFT HAND PART OF THE CASE.

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